Xiaomi 17T Series Appears in IMEI Database - Feb 2026?

Xiaomi's next T-series phones have surfaced on an IMEI database, hinting the 17T lineup could arrive earlier than usual — possibly as soon as February 2026. Model numbers, chipset rumors and internal codenames are already making the rounds.

What showed up in the certification logs?

The IMEI entries list models 2602EPTC0G and 2602EPTC0R, which industry trackers believe correspond to the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro. The T series typically acts as the global counterpart to China’s Redmi K range, and these early sightings suggest Xiaomi is already moving on the next generation.

Chips, codenames and a surprising timeline

Leakers say the 17T might run on MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500, while the 17T Pro could pack the higher-end Dimensity 9500. For context, the outgoing 15T and 15T Pro used Dimensity 8400 and Dimensity 9400+ chips respectively, so this would be a modest step up rather than a dramatic overhaul.

Another curious detail: the model prefix “2602” in the IMEI entries is being read as a possible February 2026 indicator — far earlier than the T-series’ usual late-year launches. Internally, the devices are reportedly codenamed “chagall” and “warhol,” continuing Xiaomi’s artistic codename tradition.

So is it the 16T or 17T?

There’s some naming ambiguity. Xiaomi skipped “16” in its flagship lineup, moving straight to the 17 series to mirror Apple’s iPhone 17 naming. Whether the new T phones will follow that jump or retain a 16T badge remains unclear. Given the T line’s role as a more affordable alternative to the main flagship series, Xiaomi could tweak the naming to reflect positioning rather than strict version order.

What this means for buyers and fans

• Faster cadence? If a February release is real, the T series would be arriving much sooner than previous cycles.
• Midrange focus: Expect solid performance from MediaTek silicon rather than top-tier flagship chips.
• Global vs China variants: As with past generations, the T lineup will likely be the global face of Redmi K hardware.

Details remain thin, but the early IMEI appearance makes one thing clear: Xiaomi’s T-series refresh is already underway. Stay tuned — we’ll update this story as chipset confirmations, official names and a launch date surface.

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